Assistant Officer Security X2 Drakensberg PS & Ingula PS

Listing reference: eskom_005608
Listing status: Under Review
Apply by: 5 July 2026
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Security/Security Guard
Location: Kwazulu Natal
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
Position: Assistant Officer Security X2 (Generation) Drakensberg PS & Ingula PS Task grade: T10 Area of specialization: To supervise and co-ordinate security operations (section or shift), with the aim of protecting and securing all employees, assets, information and other interests Department: Security Business Unit: Peaking Operating Unit Location: Drakensberg Pumped Storage Scheme, Bergville, KZN & Ingula Pump Storage Scheme, Ladysmith, KZN
Job description

·       Skills and Competencies Required:

·       Leadership

•        Coaching, mentoring, team player, developing

•        Training ability and experience

•        Team player

•        Employee relationship building 

 

·       Behavioral

•        Integrity, honesty, trust worthiness, professionalism

•        Highly motivated

•        Able to work under pressure and with deadlines

•        Ability to interact at a senior level

 

·       Knowledge

•   Understanding of a subject, its facts and information relevant to the KPA’s. indicate the required proficiency level for the role and the criteria for updating the competency

•        Knowledge of security legislation related to security training

•        Policies, procedures, standards and practices

 

·       Skill

•      Administration skills

•      Problem solving skills

•      Presentation skills

•      Effective customer service skills

•      SASSETA skills program 1 to 4

•      National Key Point unit standards

•      Firearm handling unit standards for business purposes

 

·       Attributes

•      Physically ability –fitness to perform operational duties

•      Psychologically suitable – perform under stressful and dangerous situations

•      Must have a valid driver’s license and must be able to drive

•      No criminal record

 

·       Assessment 

•      Decision-making versus implementation

•      Communication

•      Performance Driven

•      Firearm competence

 

·       Key Responsibilities

•  Organise and supervise the section/shift operational resourcesNegotiate and implement SLAs with service providers.

•      Supervise the security service provider (contractor) activities

•      Perform operational security performance monitoring and assessment

•      Perform occupation health and safety inspections

 

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Minimum requirements

·       Minimum Requirements

National Diploma Security Mngmt/Policing/Security Risk Mngmt at NQF 6 with 240 Credits

 

·       Related Minimum Experience:

2 Years Security experience

 

·       Professional Registration Body

Private Security Industry Regulation Authority (PSIRA) Grade B

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